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CMA CGM deploys world's largest LNG-powered container ship on Asia-Europe route

Europe is investing in ever larger, cleaner container ships at a time when maritime sovereignty and supply-chain resilience have become strategic priorities.

Euronews

Vietnam’s population hit the 100 million milestone. Where’s it headed?

The population of Vietnam reached the 100 million mark in 2023. Fifty years ago, in 1976, when it was reunified as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the country had fewer than half as many inhabitants (46 million). A hundred years ago, it had only one sixth as many (16 million)…

The Conversation

How to fly to Asia from Europe for less: All the budget airline routes to know about

In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia.

Euronews

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South Korean Hot Stocks SK Hynix, Samsung Tumble as Semiconductor Selloff Spreads From Wall Street to Asia: ETFs You Should Watch

South Korean stocks tumbled Thursday as a broad semiconductor selloff spread from Wall Street to Asia, dragging the benchmark index, Korea Composite Stock Price Index, lower after heavy losses in SK Hynix Inc and Samsung Electronics Co.

Benzinga

How India Is Quietly Becoming Japan's Top Investment Hub

When world leaders meet, headlines often focus on diplomacy and strategic alliances. But sometimes, the biggest story unfolds behind the scenes. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India is one such moment. While discussions on security and the Indo-Pacific are important, the real transformation is happening in boardrooms, banks,…

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Global Market: China Resources New Energy shares soar on Shenzhen debut after $3.6 billion IPO

China Resources New Energy's stock soared nearly threefold on its Shenzhen debut, raising a massive 24.5 billion yuan in Asia's largest IPO this year. This strong performance, despite a weaker broader market, signals growing investor confidence and Beijing's push to revitalize domestic capital markets. The renewable energy firm's successful listing,…

The Economic Times

Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary

Iran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening its negotiating position. Weak demand from China, its primary buyer, and lingering sanctions concerns are major hurdles. While some oil has been discharged in China, India remains…

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Bangchak fuels North Asia push with B9bn Caltex petrol stations deal

One of Thailand's largest energy conglomerates has bought Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong in a HK$2.1 billion (9 billion baht) deal, which the firm will use as a springboard into North Asia.

Bangkok Post

Foreigners dump Asia stocks at record pace as AI winners get crowded

Foreign investors sold Asian ‌equities at the fastest pace in at least 16 years in the first half of 2026, as a blistering AI-driven rally forced them to trim their biggest winners in South Korea and Taiwan and hunt for laggards at a discount.

Bangkok Post

Tel Aviv should build broader alliance from India to US via West Asia: Top Israeli defence official

Israel's top defence official proposed a new regional security architecture, advocating for a broad alliance from India to the US, encompassing West Asia and Europe. This initiative, he stated, is crucial given Iran's military buildup and aims to forge shared interests. A new US-Israel security pact, grounded in mutual interests,…

The Economic Times

Why Google’s 'smartest' phone still skips Thailand

Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most enthusiastic smartphone markets, yet Google’s Pixel phones remain absent from official shelves, leaving expats and Thai tech fans to wonder why Android’s own flagship is still treated like a suitcase souvenir.

Bangkok Post

India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waiting

India's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists to raise GDP growth forecasts. But the optimism comes with fresh risks, including an uneven monsoon, food inflation, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and uncertainty over global commodity prices, making…

The Economic Times

Asia's 50 Best Bars returns to Wynn Resorts Macau

Marking its 20th anniversary in Macao, Wynn Resorts Macau will welcome the global drinks community once again as the official host partner of Asia's 50 Best Bars in July.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Laos in first Asean member state visit

NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar junta chief ⁠turned ⁠president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos in the next few days, state media reported on Wednesday, his ‌first trip to a member state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) since taking on his new civilian…

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Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced pain

Asia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge provided much-needed relief for export-dependent economies, even as the Iran conflict contributed to price pressures and shipping delays. Surveys indicate that the global AI investment wave is actively reshaping the region's…

The Economic Times

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

Asian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining advantages. Gulf carriers have resumed flights, offering lower prices, leading to a gradual erosion of market share gained by airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech gains, yen steady

Asian markets surged, mirroring a strong US performance driven by chipmaker gains and resilient economic data. Investors are largely overlooking geopolitical tensions, betting on continued corporate earnings growth. The yen's sharp decline to a 40-year low is drawing attention, while progress in US-Iran talks offers a glimmer of stability. This…

Bangkok Post

How to rescue Thailand's economy

In the early 1990s, Thailand was tipped to be the region's next economic tiger. Today, it risks being seen as the "sick man of Asia".

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The Guardian - UK

Japan the example to follow but this has been a dismal World Cup for Asia

Iran were treated badly while two countries were debutants, but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done better

International Business Times UK

How China Cashed In on the Hormuz Crisis While the US and Iran Were Busy Fighting

The Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupted global markets, but China's strategic reserves and clean energy investments mitigated its impact, highlighting vulnerabilities in other Asian economies.

The Guardian - UK

China is a clear winner from Trump’s war in Middle East, report concludes

Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push

International Business Times

Goldman Sachs Advises Investors To Stay With Asia's Market Winners And Add Commodities To Their Portfolios

Goldman Sachs advised lobal investors to move toward Asian equities and commodities as earnings momentum, geopolitical risk and infrastructure demand reshape asset allocation trends.

The Times of India

Hormuz, Suez, Taiwan Strait: Why the world’s supply chains now need war-room planning

Global supply chains face unprecedented threats as maritime chokepoints become geopolitical battlegrounds. The US-Iran conflict highlighted how disruptions in vital waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb trigger widespread economic fallout, from soaring freight rates to increased inflation. Other critical routes, including the Suez, Taiwan, Malacca, and Panama…

Bangkok Post

WONTECH ASIA, THAILAND Korean aesthetics

Thailand’s medical aesthetics industry is attracting growing foreign investment as international companies seek to tap rising demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments and use Thailand as a springboard into Southeast Asia.

The Economic Times

Anthropic's export restrictions are fueling Asia's AI boom

The US move has allowed Asian firms to establish themselves in a market dominated by a handful of US companies.

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